Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Sous Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team in Chester. This role emphasizes individuality and a positive environment, where you will manage kitchen operations, uphold food quality standards, and inspire your team. Enjoy flexible hours, weekly pay, and a chance to earn an annual bonus. With industry-leading family-friendly policies and a vibrant work culture, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path for those who love to celebrate culinary excellence and team success.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Access to Earnings Before Payday

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Flexible Hours

Free Shift Food

50% Off Meals

Family-Friendly Policies

Fresh Uniform Provided

Recognition Program

Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and maintaining high food quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team while maintaining high standards.
• Manage kitchen line, planning shifts and coaching team members.

Skills

Team Management

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Line Management

Stock Control

Financial Awareness

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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Culinary Team Lead (Hiring Immediately), Chester

Client:

wagamama

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef | Full Time

At wagamama, we celebrate individuality and personality over perfection. With over 165 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, we're looking for a Sous Chef to join our team and continue our journey of nourishing both body and soul.

The role |

As a Sous Chef, you'll be a leader passionate about creating a positive environment for guests and team members. You should be an expert in food quality and standards, with strong knowledge to lead, engage, and inspire your team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting and developing their team, maintaining high standards
• Has experience managing the kitchen line, planning shifts, and coaching team members
• Supports food safety, health and safety standards, and understands financial aspects like gross profit, stock control, and labor costs
• Loves celebrating team successes and recognizing individual needs

What’s in it for you |

• Weekly pay and share of tips
• Access up to 30% of earnings before payday with wagestream
• £1000 annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible hours to support your side hustle
• Free shift food from our menu and 50% off outside work to treat friends and family
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents
• Fresh, clean uniform provided for each shift
• First to try our new menus
• Wagamama parties and VIP guest events
• Recognition as a nationwide wok star through our recognition program

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holidays, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of the Disability Confident scheme.

*100% of tips go to our teams. Tips vary by restaurant, are at guest discretion, and are not guaranteed wages.